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- A number of USA Squad updates will be forthcoming due to COVID related issues for the Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series 2021 in Florida, replacement players to be named for USA within 24 hours
- Practice Matches scheduled for Ireland and USA tomorrow will not be held, center wicket practices for both squads instead at Broward County Stadium
- Tickets continue to sell strongly with large attendances anticipated for the fixtures on December 23rd and 26th, fans encouraged to purchase their tickets now online at www.usacricket.org/tickets
- Media opportunities on Monday 20th of December at Broward County Stadium and for series launch at 9am on Tuesday 21st of December at the Dania Beach Pier in Fort Lauderdale with both captains
USA Cricket announces a number of Team USA squad and other series updates for the upcoming Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series 2021 at the Broward County Stadium just outside of the City of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The build up for the historic series continues at pace, but a number of members of the squad are yet to join up with their teammates, or had their departures delayed, as a result of COVID-19 related issues. USA Cricket issues the following latest updates:
- A number of players have tested positive during pre-series testing, they are all safely in isolation and will need to complete the requisite 10 day period and only be able to be considered for selection once they return a negative PCR result after their 10 days in isolation.
- As a result the pre-series warm-up games scheduled for tomorrow, Monday 20th of December have been cancelled. Both squads will partake in their own centre wicket practices instead.
- A number of replacement players will come into the two Team USA squads for the series and will be announced as soon as possible
- All five matches continue as scheduled with the first game in the Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series getting underway at 2pm on December 22nd
USA Cricket is also pleased to announce a pair of local media opportunities, firstly with access to players from both sides available for interview from Midday – 3pm at the Broward County Stadium tomorrow on Monday December 20th. Secondly there will be an official series launch and photocall for the Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series at 9am on Tuesday December 21st with both captains available for photos and interviews at Dania Beach Pier, south of the city of Fort Lauderdale.
For any media to attend either event, please RSVP to media@usacricket.org. For Journalists and correspondents wishing to be accredited for the international series, you can now apply by clicking here.
Tickets continue to sell strongly for the series and fans are encouraged to ensure to buy their tickets now in advance of the start of the matches via www.usacricket.org/tickets and also reminded that even for all Under 16s tickets to please confirm and book them online with zero charge or booking fee.
Ticketing Details
All tickets must be purchased online in advance of the matches and can be done so online with no reservation fees by clicking here.
General Admission – Prices same for all 5 matches
Adults $15 ($10 USA Cricket Members)
Kids U16 FREE (must be reserved online)
Seniors $10 ($8 Early Bird)
Ticket Packages
All 5 games
Adults $55
Seniors $40
Corporate Hospitality – Thursday 23rd Dec + Thursday 30th Dec only
Two of the five international matches in the Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series 2021, the floodlit matches on Thursday the 23rd of December and Thursday the 30th of December will both feature a special hospitality offering which offers great value for just $99 and includes exclusive access to the VIP Hospitality and seating area alongside a buffet food option and all-inclusive beer, wine and soft drinks.
Both of these games will be the series finales in the respective T20I format (on Thursday 23rd) and ODI format (on Thursday 30th) when the presentations for the series winners will be made. Individual tickets are priced at $99 but please contact media@usacricket.org for additional group options or larger bookings.
Individual Tickets = $99
USA Cricket Members = $89
Confirmed Final Schedule
D/N = Day Night Floodlit Fixture
There has been a minor amendment from the initially announced schedule with the second One Day International on Tuesday December 28th now being played as a day match starting at 10am.
22 December: USA Men v Ireland Men – 1st T20I (Florida; start 2pm local time)
23 December: USA Men v Ireland Men – 2nd T20I (Florida; start 7pm local time) D/N
26 December: USA Men v Ireland Men – 1st ODI (Florida; start 10am local time)
28 December: USA Men v Ireland Men – 2nd ODI (Florida; start 10am local time)
30 December: USA Men v Ireland Men – 3rd ODI (Florida; start 2.30pm local time) D/N
Name of Author: USA Cricket
USA Cricket (USAC) is the governing body for cricket in the United States, overseeing the national men’s, women’s, and youth teams. It also manages Major League Cricket, the premier domestic Twenty20 competition in the U.S.
